The length of a rectangular plot is increased by 25%. To keep it's area uncharged the width of the plot should be___________?
Q1. The length of a rectangular plot is increased by 25%. To keep it's area uncharged the width of the plot should be___________?
Answer: Reduced by 20%
Explanation: To keep area constant after a 25% length increase (factor 5/4), the width must be multiplied by 4/5, a reduction of 20%.